This 119-mile journey from Lackawaxen, PA to Bristol, PA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 14 minutes to complete. The drive primarily utilizes major roadways, with 66% of the route being highway, and is estimated to cost around $20 in fuel. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this route, experiencing a highway-focused drive from start to finish. With a longest uninterrupted stretch of 50.6 miles on US 206, this route is well-suited for a single day's adventure without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 119 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This route offers a predominantly highway-focused experience, with two-thirds of your driving time spent on faster roads. You can expect extended periods of consistent travel, including a significant 50.6-mile stretch on US 206 where you'll be able to maintain a steady pace. The journey is characterized by its efficient movement, making it a straightforward drive rather than one punctuated by frequent scenic detours or complex local road navigation. Prepare for a drive where the emphasis is on covering ground effectively, with Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Woodside Avenue also forming key parts of your path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 206 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 206 and Grand Army of the Republic Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.5 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 119 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.5 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 36 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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54.5 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 206
Take the exit onto US 206 toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A-B
Toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Som...
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54.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 206
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206 toward US 206 South: Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 206 South: Somerville
8
76.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville,...
9
110.6 mi into trip|~3h in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13: Bristol, Yardley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 13: Bristol, Yardley
9
110.8 mi into trip|~3h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lackawaxen, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton, Flemington and Yardley.
Sh 183 North
54.5 mi in|~1h 32m|via US 206
Somerville
54.5 mi in|~1h 32m|via US 206
Princeton
72.4 mi in|~2h
Flemington
76.6 mi in|~2h 5m
Yardley
110.3 mi in|~2h 59m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 206
50.6 mi
1h 18m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.6 mi
19m
Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi
12m
Trenton Freeway
5.3 mi
7m
Brunswick Pike
5.2 mi
7m
PA 590
4.6 mi
9m
Morris Turnpike
4.1 mi
7m
US 13
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 206
— 50.6 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lackawaxen, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
131 ft·10 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
0.2 mi·51 sec·Scenic Drive
3
Turn straight onto PA 590
4.6 mi·9 min·PA 590
4
Continue on PA 434
1.7 mi·2 min·PA 434
5
Turn left onto US 6
13 mi·19 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 6
1.0 mi·2 min·West Harford Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 206; US 209
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 206; US 209
8
Turn left onto US 206
14 mi·20 min·US 206
9
Turn right onto CR 519
1.5 mi·2 min·Newton Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 519
4.1 mi·7 min·Morris Turnpike
11
Continue on CR 519
0.9 mi·1 min·Mill Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 206; NJ 94; CR 519
481 ft·11 sec·Water Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 206
465 ft·9 sec·Main Street
14
Continue on US 206
0.2 mi·31 sec·Main Street
15
Continue on US 206
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
16
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi·12 min·Woodside Avenue
17
Continue on US 206
2.0 mi·3 min·Route 206
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 206
0.8 mi·1 min·US 206
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.7 mi·56 sec·US 206
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 206
0.6 mi·52 sec·US 206
21
Merge onto I 80; US 206
1.2 mi·1 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
22
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 206
Exit 27A-BToward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, SomervilleUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 206
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South: SomervilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 206
17 mi·27 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, PrincetonUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi·1 min·I 287
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
2.6 mi·3 min·I 287
28
Take the exit
0.6 mi·42 sec
Exit 17Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, FlemingtonUse the slight left / straight lanes.
29
Merge onto US 202; US 206
1.0 mi·1 min·US 202; US 206
30
Take the exit onto US 206
0.2 mi·37 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, PrincetonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Enter roundabout onto US 206
525 ft·7 sec·US 206
32
Continue on US 206
9.1 mi·14 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 206
7.3 mi·11 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft·6 sec·Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
493 ft·18 sec·Mount Lucas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
36
Continue on Witherspoon Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Witherspoon Street
37
Turn left onto Wiggins Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Wiggins Street
Use the left lane.
38
Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·Vandeventer Avenue
39
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Enter roundabout onto US 1
62 ft·3 sec·Brunswick Pike
41
Continue on US 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Brunswick Pike
Use the straight lane.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
43
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·31 sec
44
Merge onto US 1
0.9 mi·1 min·Brunswick Pike
45
Continue on US 1
5.3 mi·7 min·Trenton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi·32 sec·Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
47
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Use the straight lane.
48
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward US 13, US 1 Business: Bristol, YardleyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward US 13: Bristol, YardleyUse the slight right lane.
50
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 13 South: Tullytown, BristolUse the straight lane.
51
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·41 sec
Toward US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol
52
Continue on US 13
3.9 mi·5 min·US 13
Use the straight lane.
53
Take the exit
349 ft·10 sec
Toward TullytownUse the slight left lane.
54
Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue
0.3 mi·52 sec·Fallsington Avenue
55
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi·38 sec·Main Street
56
Continue on North Radcliffe Street
1.9 mi·3 min·North Radcliffe Street
57
Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·East Farragut Avenue
58
Continue on Pond Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Pond Street
59
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
60
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 14-minute duration, an early morning departure from Lackawaxen will allow you ample time to reach Bristol without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refuel, especially considering the longest stretch without a break is over 50 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $20, and it's always wise to be prepared. The flexibility of this one-day drive means you can adjust your timing as needed, but aiming to be on the road before peak traffic will enhance your experience.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lackawaxen, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lackawaxen, PA
This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Lackawaxen, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 206 for about 50.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.5 mi from Lackawaxen, PA
· 1h 40m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$10
near mile 28.7
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 119
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
Efficient EV
29.8
0
$10.41
$4.76
EV Truck/SUV
47.6
0
$16.66
$7.62
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Lackawaxen, PA
Late night
in Lackawaxen on Saturday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
E 3 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
45°F
Somerset, NJ
60 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lackawaxen, PA to Bristol, PA covers 119 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 206, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Woodside Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 119 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 54.5 miles (US 206): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (US 206): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lackawaxen, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Sh 183 North, Somerville, Princeton, Flemington and Yardley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
